June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Astros Willing To Take Less For Wandy?
Wandy Rodriguez's contract may still prohibit Houston from making a trade.

Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Adams Admits Rumors Have Affected Him
Mike Adams says he has been thinking about trade rumors too much.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Kuroda Denies Interest In Trade
A report indicated that Hiroki Kuroda would only accept a deal to the Red Sox or Yankees.

Press-Enterprise

Mariners Unlikely To Deal King Felix
Felix Hernandez is under contract for three more years.

New York Post

Jimenez Deal Unlikely, But Rockies Could Move Giambi
The Phillies and Pirates are interested in Jason Giambi.

Denver Post

Will Reds Enter Race For Beltran?
Cincinnati is known to be looking for a middle-of-the-order hitter.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Rays Making Damon, Farnsworth Available?
Tampa Bay lost again on Monday night, dropping them further out of the playoff race.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Angels Targeting Third Baseman
The Angels would love to pry Michael Cuddyer or Aramis Ramirez away from their respective teams.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

Tigers, Red Sox Scouting Bedard
Erik Bedard will return to the mound for the Mariners this week.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Giants Showing Interest In B.J. Upton
B.J. Upton would be a great defensive option for San Francisco's spacious center field.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Rays Willing To Deal Niemann, Davis
Tampa Bay isn't going to deal James Shields, David Price or Jeremy Hellickson.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Braves Consider Making Offer For Pence
Hunter Pence is hitting .308 with 11 home runs and 62 RBI.

David OBrien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter)

Rangers 'Pushing Hard' For Beltran
The Braves, Red Sox, Giants and Phillies are also interested in the All-Star outfielder.

Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Beltran: I'm Fine With American League
Carlos Beltran may accept a trade to the American League if the deal is to a contender and he receives a guarantee that he won't be a full-time designated hitter.

New York Post

Mets Could Non-Tender Pagan
Angel Pagan has struggled this season after excelling in center field last year.

New York Daily News

White Sox Considering Youth Movement
The next few days will determine how the White Sox approach this weekend's non-waiver trade deadline.

ESPN.com

Hiroki Kuroda Likes Yanks, Red Sox?
The Yankees were interested in Hiroki Kuroda this winter, but they never offered him a contract as they waited on Cliff Lee to make a decision.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Rangers Score 20 Runs; Twins Use Cuddyer As Reliever
Michael Cuddyer pitched a scoreless eighth inning for Minnesota.

Associated Press

Tigers Seeking Starting Pitching
Detroit is looking at Ubaldo Jimenez, Hiroki Kuroda, Aaron Harang, Jeremy Guthrie and even Jason Marquis.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Pirates Rebuffed By Cubs On Pena
Pittsburgh has also eyed Carlos Beltran and Hunter Pence.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Astros Telling Teams Pence Won't Be Dealt
The Astros have been telling teams that Hunter Pence is not available.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Wandy Rodriguez Trade Unlikely?
Wandy Rodriguez's contract has been him difficult to trade.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Nationals Targeting Denard Span
Washington is on the hunt for a center fielder.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Teams Calling Reds About Volquez
Edinson Volquez is 5-4 with a 5.93 ERA in 16 starts this season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Cardinals, Nationals Discussing Relievers
The Nationals could part with Todd Coffey and/or Tyler Clippard.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Chances Of Jimenez Trade Put At 'Around 50/50'
It remains to be seen if Colorado will actually trade Ubaldo Jimenez.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Reds Still In Race For Ubaldo Jimenez
There doesn't appear to be a favorite to land Ubaldo Jimenez.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Heath Bell Expects To Be Traded
The latest rumors suggest that Bell is most likely to end up with either the Phillies or Rangers

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

GMs Too Insecure To Make Major Trades?
An American League official believes general managers are overvaluing their own players ahead of the trade deadline.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

No Trade Imminent In San Francisco
The Giants need an offensive jolt, but even Brian Sabean admitted that one player may not be enough.

MLB.com